]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/05/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-186-bad-reputations/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look at a number of comic creators with Bad Reputations and decide whether they're truly earned!
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It’s always important to protect your rep. But what if you have a reputation for being an ass? There are a few comic creators, very successful ones, that are known for some particularly bad behavior. If you’re caught doing this a number of times, you’ll always have that reputation in the eyes of the fans. Some creators would want to get away from bad press. Others don’t care, as long as they’re still making money. Does anybody truly care about their bad reputations?

This week, Sammy presents the case for five comic creators – Todd McFarlane, Salvidor Larroca, Dan Slott, John Byrne and Neal Adams – to see if they’ve truly earned their bad reputations. Andrew gives his two cents on each as well. Sammy will present the evidence and the pair will decide what category they fall under from three choices:

* Classy – The creator is victim of a false narrative.* Gassy – Depends on what day of the week you bump into them.* Assy – The Creator has rightfully earned their bad reputation.

Find out where each of these creators fall on this very scientific scale. Andrew even shares a couple of stories about meeting some of these creators at conventions. Take a listen as Back Issue Bloodbath brings you another classy episode all about Bad Reputations!

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]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/05/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-185-fortune-and-glory-by-brian-michael-bendis/feed/0On this week's Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy revisit Brian Michael Bendis's indie comic days with a review of Fortune and Glory!
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Brian Michael Bendis is one of the most prolific comic creators of the modern era. After a long and successful run at the House of Ideas, he now makes his home at the Distinguished Competition. It’s hard to believe that at one time, he was an indie darling best known for crime comics. But that was Bendis in a nutshell back in the late 90s. His work even caught the eye of Hollywood back in the day. None of his comics were every made into movies, but they definitely were optioned for them. Which brings us to our comic this week: Fortune and Glory!

Fortune and Glory: A True Hollywood Comic Book Story was written and drawn by Bendis and released as a three part series and then graphic novel by Oni Press in 2000. The comic is a retelling of Bendis’s own experiences in the world of development limbo at various Hollywood studios. Now back in print at Jinxworld, we thought it was the right time to re-visit this now classic funny book. Or in Sammy’s case, read it for the first time.

Join Andrew and Sammy as they delve into Brian Michael Bendis’s cartooning days with their review of Fortune and Glory. It’s coming your way on an all new Bloodbath!

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If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!]]>Back Issue Bloodabth185Fortune and Glory by Brian Michael Bendisyes21:4443040Catwoman by Joelle Joneshttps://geekhardshow.com/2019/05/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-184-catwoman-by-joelle-jones/
https://geekhardshow.com/2019/05/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-184-catwoman-by-joelle-jones/#respondWed, 08 May 2019 16:58:50 +0000https://geekhardshow.com/?p=43038On this week's Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy talk about the current Catwoman series by Joelle Jones and review the first story arc, Copycats!

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/05/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-184-catwoman-by-joelle-jones/feed/0On this week's Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy talk about the current Catwoman series by Joelle Jones and review the first story arc, Copycats!
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If there is a character that has Batman’s number, it’s Catwoman. Literally! Selina Kyle is without a doubt, one of the coolest characters in the DCU. But even cool cats get the blues. Ever since Selina left Bruce, she’s been living pretty rough. But if living rough is the price to pay for your own series, I don’t think she’s complaining.

Written and drawn by Joelle Jones (with additional artwork by Fernando Blanco), the latest Catwoman ongoing series started up last Fall. Selina has left Gotham and taken up residence in the coastal city of Villa Hermosa. She just wants to be left alone. The local crime family, headed up by the governor’s wife, Raina Creel, is not interested in leaving her be. They drag her into a fight she didn’t ask for. She might not have asked for this fight, but she’s damn sure gonna win it.

Take a listen to the latest Back Issue Bloodbath to hear Andrew and Sammy’s thoughts on Copycats, the first story arc of the current Catwoman series. It’s the purrrrfect way to spend your time. As a bonus, Andrew also reveals the type of Batman story he actually likes. Now you have to listen!

A special thanks to Penguin Random House Canada for providing a copy of Catwoman Volume 1: Copycats, available now. Pick up yours today.

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]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/05/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-183-avengers-forever/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy look back on the now classic Avengers Forever Maxi-series and discuss it's impact on Earth's Mightiest!
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It’s safe to say that Avengers: Endgame is ripping up the box office right now. It’s an epic that combines superheroes, deep character moments, big battles and time travel! That brings a certain comic series to mind that packs a healthy dose of all of the above: Avengers Forever!

Published in 1999, Avengers Forever was a maxi-series that revolved around Rick Jones and the potential of the human race. The Time Keepers and Immortas wanted to kill Jones. Kang and The Supreme Intelligence, for their own selfish reasons, wanted to keep him alive. The only thing that stood in the way of Rick Jones and certain doom were seven Avengers from throughout time. Kurt Busiek and Carlos Pacheco created a masterpiece that dived deep into Avengers lore.

This week on Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a closer look at Avengers Forever and it’s long lasting impact on the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Find out why Andrew thinks it is the Avengers epic to end all epics. It packs a lot of story into just 12 issues. There is also much praise to the continuity gods on Sammy’s part. It’s all coming your way on an ALL NEW edition of Back Issue Bloodbath.

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]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/04/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-182-an-interview-with-steve-englehart/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew shares his interview with legendary comic writer Steve Englehart from Toronto Comicon 2019! They Talk Avengers and more!
Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

Last month, Andrew and Sammy went “on the road”! In reality, they just went down the street to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to attend Toronto Comicon 2019! Three fun-filled days of comics and more! While at the show, they got to chat with a few comic creators. These are their stories.

This week, you get to hear Andrew’s sit down interview with legendary comic writer Steve Englehart. There are many great creators who have worked on the Avengers. Many have left their mark. But it was Steve Englehart’s work on the title in the 1970s that took this team from a Justice League rip-off to the backbone of the Marvel Universe. Introducing a bit of personality to his characters, strengthening the charisma of Scarlet Witch and Moondragon, and introducing new members like Mantis and Hellcat attracted new readers to the book and left a lasting impression on the series.

Listen as Andrew talks with Steve Englehart about his contributions to Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, his work on Doctor Strange and Shang-Chi, and the differences between writing for comics and other mediums. It’s all coming you way on an ALL NEW Back Issue Bloodbath.

Thanks to Toronto Comicon for having Back Issue Bloodbath (and Geek Hard) at the show. We had a lot of fun covering this event as always. Looking forward to next year!

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]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/04/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-181-an-interview-with-phil-noto/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew shares his interview with Phil Noto from Toronto Comicon 2019! They talk Marvel, Star Wars, Daredevil and more!
Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

Last month, Andrew and Sammy went “on the road”! In reality, they just went down the street to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to attend Toronto Comicon 2019! Three fun-filled days of comics and more! While at the show, they got to chat with a few comic creators. These are their stories.

This week, you get to hear Andrew’s interview with superstar Artist Phil Noto. Phil Noto got his start in animation, but quickly made a name for himself in the early 2000s in the comics world. He’s done some amazing work on such series as Black Widow, Daredevil, Trigger Girl 6, Birds of Prey, and X-23 to name a few. He’s also found great success working on various Star Wars-related projects at Marvel.

Take a listen as Andrew chats with Phil Noto about his work within the Star Wars comic franchise, specifically an exclusive SOLO: A Star Wars Story Blu-ray cover. They also talk about his work on Daredevil, his collaboration with Charles Soule, and the Marvel 80th Anniversary covers he produced. It’s all coming your way on this creator interview exclusive edition of Back Issue Bloodbath.

Thanks to Toronto Comicon for having Back Issue Bloodbath (and Geek Hard) at the show. We had a lot of fun covering this event as always. Looking forward to next year!

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]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/04/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-180-an-interview-with-leonard-kirk/feed/0On this week's Back Issue Bloodbath, you'll hear Sammy's interview with Leonard Kirk from Toronto Comicon 2019! They talk about Star Wars, FF and more!
Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

Last month, Andrew and Sammy went “on the road”! In reality, they just went down the street to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to attend Toronto Comicon 2019! Three fun-filled days of comics and more! While at the show, they got to chat with a few comic creators. These are their stories.

This week, you’ll get to hear Sammy’s interview with veteran artist Leonard Kirk. The man has an impressive resume that includes work on Fantastic Four, X-Factor, JSA, Captain Britain and MI:13, Supergirl….the list goes on. Leonard has also been a staple of the Toronto comic convention scene. It wouldn’t be Toronto Comicon if we didn’t stop by his table

Listen as Sammy chats with Leonard Kirk about his work on licensed properties like Star Wars, his redesign of the Fantastic Four costumes, and more! There’s even a Sammy-style joke about Captain Kirk! What else would you expect? That’s Sammy being Sammy. Take a listen to find out more about Leonard Kirk on the latest episode of Back Issue Bloodbath!

Thanks to Toronto Comicon for having Back Issue Bloodbath (and Geek Hard) at the show. We had a lot of fun covering this event as always. Looking forward to next year!

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If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

]]>Back Issue Bloodbath180An Interview with Leonard Kirkyes14:3442276SHAZAM (The Monster Society of Evil)https://geekhardshow.com/2019/04/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-179-shazam-the-monster-society-of-evil/
https://geekhardshow.com/2019/04/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-179-shazam-the-monster-society-of-evil/#respondWed, 03 Apr 2019 16:58:57 +0000https://geekhardshow.com/?p=42270This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy look at SHAZAM!: The Monster Society of Evil by Jeff Smith! (Just in time for the SHAZAM film release!)

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/04/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-179-shazam-the-monster-society-of-evil/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy look at SHAZAM!: The Monster Society of Evil by Jeff Smith! (Just in time for the SHAZAM film release!)
Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

This week, DC Comics sees another of it’s heroes hit the big screen: SHAZAM! Some fans may remember him as Captain Marvel (a name he debuted with back in 1940 in the pages of WHIZ Comics #2 for Fawcett Publishing) but many have always just called him SHAZAM (the word he says to unlock his power). While the movie will give it’s own spin on things, there have been many re-tellings of the SHAZAM origin over the years. On this week’s Back Issue Bloodbath, we take a look at one of these re-tellings, SHAZAM!: The Monster Society of Evil.

Originally released as a four issue miniseries in 2007, cartoonist Jeff Smith (famous for his best selling creation, Bone!) gave his take on the decades old character. Taking the name from an epic golden age story, Smith told the origin of young Billy Batson, a street kid whose given the powers of SHAZAM, for a new generation. It leaned into the old time whimsy of the character while updating his surroundings. This week, Andrew and Sammy take a look at SHAZAM!: The Monster Society of Evil and see if it holds up 12 years later. Give it a listen

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]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/03/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-178-creator-curated-imprints/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy talk about Creator Curated Imprints from Hereoes Reborn to Wonder Comics!
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Marvel and DC Comics are known as “The Big 2” in the world of monthlies and graphic novels. Their titles make up the lion’s share of the products at your local comic shop. They have so many characters that there are multiple editors in charge of keeping certain books straight. Aside from their main core titles, they also introduce “Imprint” lines from time to time. Imprints collect a grouping of books that all share a common link. This link can be thematic, or it can be between the creators working on the titles, or it can be just a big marketing ploy. Regardless of motive, Imprint lines are pretty common at The Big 2.

A recent trend at DC is to have “Pop Up Imprints” that are curated by a certain creator. Creator Curated Imprints run by Gerard Way (Young Animal) Brian Michael Bendis (Wonder Comics) and Geoff Johns (Black Label). While these are great creators, the question to be asked is whether Creator Curated Imprints are a good thing or a bad thing for the industry?

Join Andrew and Sammy as they attempt to answer this question by looking to the past. The late 90s to be specific. A time when Marvel experimented with their own Creator Curated Imprints like Heroes Reborn, MC2 and Marvel Knights. It’s a trip through time as we look to the past to understand the future? Sure, let’s go with that.

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]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/03/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-177-amazing-spider-man-by-nick-spencer/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look at the current Amazing Spider-Man comic written by Nick Spencer!
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The Amazing Spider-Man. The flagship hero of Marvel Comics. He’s you’re friendly, neighbourhood superhero that’s trying to make a difference. He’s incredibly witty and historically unlucky. If you ask most fans, he’s the comic book character they most relate to. For a time that wasn’t the case.

For twelve years, Dan Slott told stories about a very different Peter Parker. It wasn’t the one fans were used to. Peter was a millionaire who ran a big company and didn’t really have time to be the lovable goofball we’d become accustomed to. So when Slott wrapped up his run and made way for Nick Spencer to take over the book, many fans were hoping for a return to form for the wall crawler. And that’s exactly what we got.

Join Andrew and Sammy as they take a look at the first 16 issues of the current Amazing Spider-Man comic written by Nick Spencer. The series features artwork from Ryan Ottley, Humberto Ramos and Chris Bachalo. It also brings back some of Spidey’s best villains while also delving more into Peter’s relationships with family and friends. Take a listen as we break it all down for you.

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]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/03/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-176-the-umbrella-academy/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look at The Umbrella Academy comic series from Dark Horse Comics.
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Seven children with super powers raised by an eccentric millionaire to “save the world”. It does not get more comic booky than that. The Umbrella Academy, created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba and distributed by Dark Horse Comics, is a presentation of silver age sensibilities seen through the self aware and cynical lens of modern day. The first two stories, Apocalypse Suite and Dallas, were release a decade ago and garnered quite the cult following.

Now, The Umbrella Academy is popular as ever with a new comic series wrapping up soon and a Netflix show available for streaming. So what can one expect from a typical Umbrella Academy tale? How about heroes and villains, talking primates, time travel, assassination attempts, conspiracies and covert operations, murder, betrayal, and more! It’s safe to say that you can expect just about anything. But is that a good thing?

Join Andrew and Sammy as they take a look at all three UA story arcs and weigh out the good and the bad of these adventures. There’s a lot to unpack here so strap in for a long look at some crazy stuff. In other words, expect what you always get from us: a lot of talk and tomfoolery. It’s all waiting for you in the latest Back Issue Bloodbath!

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]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/03/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-175-brand-loyalty-vs-good-stories/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy discuss Brand Loyalty collectors vs. Collecting only the stories they enjoy.
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A wise man once said, “You gotta know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, know when to walk away, know when to run.” He was talking about playing cards but this wisdom can also be applied to comic collecting as well. This week on Bloodbath, we examine the pros and cons of brand loyalty as opposed to collecting only the stories you enjoy.

For decades, comic collecting has had it’s “completists”. Those collectors that continue to buy certain titles or characters no matter the creative team or the level of quality. A Super-Fan who buys through good times and bad. Over the past 20 to 30 years, this breed of fanatic has become more rare thanks to factors like re-numbering, event book fatigue, variant covers and swift cancellations. Which begs the question, “Are there any completists left?” or better yet, “Is that a good thing for comics or a bad thing?”

Join Andrew and Sammy as they take a look at this facet of comic collecting. They also talk about their own brand loyalty fazes and the comics that broke them of their habits. It’s all coming your way on the latest Back Issue Bloodbath!

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If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!]]>Back Issue Bloodbath175Brand Loyalty vs. Good Storiesyes27:4541689The Works of Ann Nocentihttps://geekhardshow.com/2019/02/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-174-the-works-of-ann-nocenti/
https://geekhardshow.com/2019/02/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-174-the-works-of-ann-nocenti/#respondWed, 27 Feb 2019 17:58:28 +0000https://geekhardshow.com/?p=41686This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look back on the many comic works of Ann Nocenti!

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/02/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-174-the-works-of-ann-nocenti/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look back on the many comic works of Ann Nocenti!
Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

This week on Bloodbath, we bring you another Creator Spotlight. For this one, we’re talking about a comic writer who’s also been an editor, journalist, teacher and filmmaker: Ann Nocenti! Probably best known for her work in the pages of Daredevil, Ann has had a career in comics spanning almost forty years!

Join Andrew and Sammy as they take a look through the many books Ann Nocenti has written. It’s a journey from her early days at Marvel to her current work at Dark Horse. We cover her work on Spider-Woman, Longshot, and Daredevil, as well as her New 52 return on Green Arrow and MORE! We go especially in depth on a pair of Daredevil issues that Andrew still holds up as two of his favourites! One takes place at Christmas and features a daredevil of a different kind. The other focuses on a down on his luck, blue collar worker who takes the law into his own hands. Neither are a conventional DD story and that Ann’s specialty.

We even check out her latest work on both the creator-owned story The Seeds (for Berger Books) and a Captain America story she wrote for the first issue of the new Marvel Comics Presents. It’s all coming you way on the latest episode of Back Issue Bloodbath!

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If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!]]>Back Issue Bloodbath174The Works of Ann Nocentiyes30:0041686Immortal Hulkhttps://geekhardshow.com/2019/02/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-173-immortal-hulk/
https://geekhardshow.com/2019/02/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-173-immortal-hulk/#respondWed, 20 Feb 2019 17:58:06 +0000https://geekhardshow.com/?p=41597This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look at the first 12 issues of Immortal Hulk by Al Ewing, Joe Bennett and friends!

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/02/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-173-immortal-hulk/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look at the first 12 issues of Immortal Hulk by Al Ewing, Joe Bennett and friends!
Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

This week on Bloodbath, things get a bit scary as Andrew and Sammy take a look at a series currently published by The House of Ideas that dips into the horror realm. The book in question is Immortal Hulk. While Bruce Banner has always been the big green monster in the Marvel Universe, his comics have usually skewed more towards superhero tales rather than horror. Not so with this comic from Al Ewing, Joe Bennett and friends. Here’s the official synopsis:

HORROR HAS A NAME. You’d never notice the man. He doesn’t like to be noticed. He’s quiet. Calm. Never complains. If someone were to walk up and shoot him in the head… all he’d do is die. Until night falls. And someone else gets up again. The man’s name is Banner. The horror is THE IMMORTAL HULK.

This series was on a LOT of “Best of” lists at the end of 2018. It was also Sammy’s pick for the best comic of last year! Take a listen as he and Andrew dissect the first 12 issues of The Immortal Hulk, a book that’s been considered by many critics as the best comic that Marvel has put out in years. Will Andrew agree with their assessment? Find out on an ALL NEW episode of Back Issue Bloodbath.

Have an idea for a certain topic we should cover? Have an indie comic book you’d like us to review? Send us an email at geekhardshow@gmail.com with “Back Issue Bloodbath” in the subject line. We’d love to hear from you. And be sure to join our Facebook page for exclusive content. Support us on Patreon.

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/02/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-172-the-deadly-class-extra/feed/0This week Andrew and Sammy take a look at Deadly Class TV show and Andrew shares his 2015 interview with artist Wes Craig!
Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

This week we change things up a bit! Instead of just talking about a comic, we’re talking about a comic, a television show, and even featuring an interview! It’s all part of our episode on Deadly Class!

This episode also features an interview from the Geek Hard Vault! Back in 2015, at Fan Expo Canada, Andrew conducted an interview with Deadly Class Artist Wes Craig. The full interview has not been released until this very episode! You’ll get to hear his thoughts on the characters, working with writer Rick Remender, and MORE! If you’re a fan of Deadly Class, either the comic or the television show, this episode is for you.

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]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/02/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-171-sword-daughter/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy talk about the first volume of Sword Daughter from Dark Horse Comics.
Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

This week on Bloodbath, we take a trip back to the Viking Age for a Dark Horse comic about father/daughter bonding: Sword Daughter. It’s also about killing….lots and lots of killing…..but there’s bonding as well. Written by Brian Wood and drawn by Mack Chater, Sword Daughter gets pretty dark. Here’s the official synopsis for the series:

One thousand years ago, a murderous clan known as the Forty Swords burned a village to the ground, leaving just two people alive: a shattered father and his teenage daughter. Setting off on a revenge quest that will span the width of Viking Age Europe, they find the key to repairing their damaged relationship lies in the swords they carry.

Find out what Andrew and Sammy think of Sword Daughter as they weigh in on the first five issues. Make no mistake, there will be blood. But will it be the blood of the comic tale or will it be the blood of our hosts? A ripping yarn full of savagery can lead a man to do savage things. Wait, that’s not right. Both and Andrew and Sammy will keep it civil as they dissect this comic series. Take a listen and revel in the carnage! What I meant to say was enjoy!

A special thanks to Penguin Random House Canada for providing a copy of Sword Daughter Volume 1, available now. Pick up yours today.

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]]>Back Issue BloodbathSword Daughteryes20:4141411The Works of Matthew Rosenberghttps://geekhardshow.com/2019/01/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-170-the-works-of-matthew-rosenberg/
https://geekhardshow.com/2019/01/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-170-the-works-of-matthew-rosenberg/#respondWed, 30 Jan 2019 17:58:09 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=41063Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. It’s time for another Creator Spotlight! This week, we look […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/01/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-170-the-works-of-matthew-rosenberg/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy talk about the many great comic works of Matthew Rosenberg!
Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

It’s time for another Creator Spotlight! This week, we look at a writer that had a very productive 2018 for the House of Ideas: Matthew Rosenberg! In the past year Rosenberg resurrected Jean Grey, reinvigorated 3rd string X-Men like Havok and Dazzler, told some scary stories featuring the New Mutants, and put the Punisher in some over-the-top scenarios. But that’s not all! He also shared a ripping yarn about a dupe of Multiple Man running amok and joined up with Ed Brisson and Kelly Thompson to tell a tale where a whole bunch of Multiple Men ran riot! Like I said, a busy year for Rosenberg.

Matthew Rosenberg has been writing interesting and funny comics for a number of years. He was the writer on the Blask Mask Series 12 Reasons To Die, 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank, and We Can Never Go Home. He also wrote an Archies comic where the famous fictitious band met some real life ones. The guy knows how to write fun and engaging comics, that’s for damn sure!

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]]>Back Issue Bloodbath170The Works of Matthew Rosenbergyes23:2641063The Rocketeer by Dave Stevenshttps://geekhardshow.com/2019/01/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-169-the-rocketeer-by-dave-stevens/
https://geekhardshow.com/2019/01/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-169-the-rocketeer-by-dave-stevens/#respondWed, 23 Jan 2019 17:58:23 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=41024Andrew and Sammy take a look at the original Rocketeer stories by Dave Stevens!

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/01/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-169-the-rocketeer-by-dave-stevens/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look at the original Rocketeer stories by Dave Stevens!
Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

In 1991, Walt Disney Pictures released the action adventure film The Rocketeer in theatres across North America. To this day, many of the people who saw that movie have no idea it was based in an indie comic from the 1980s. From 1982 to 1995, cartoonist Dave Stevens produced several stories about a man and his rocket pack through several different publishers. Sadly, he never got to finish this story.

The Rocketeer follows Cliff Secord, a down-on-his-luck pilot looking to make a fast buck. His life changes when he discovers a rocket pack and sees it as the ticket to fortune and fame. It does not go as planned. Cliff is chased by government agents and German spies. Everybody wants a piece of this stolen rocket pack. Death, danger and adventure await The Rocketeer!

In the past ten years, other creators have gotten the chance to write tales of The Rocketeer. None of them have revisited the original tale, opting instead to tell stories about Cliff and friends that don’t directly connect to Dave’s original narrative. On this Episode of Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look at the original Rocketeer comics written and drawn by Stevens. They also discuss the legacy of the character as well as the iconic design and illustration by Stevens. This is a fun episode you don’t want to miss!

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]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/01/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-168-scarlet-by-bendis-and-maleev/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look at Scarlet by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev.
Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

Back in the summer of 2010, Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev released the first issue of a comic series under the Marvel creator-owned imprint Icon Comics. In 2019, the fifteenth issue of Scarlet was released through Bendis’ creator-owned imprint at DC, Jinxworld. It’s taken a long time for book to hit comic shops. Was it worth the wait?

Scarlet is the story of a young women who, after an altercation with a corrupt cop that ends in the death of her boyfriend and a near fatal wound to herself, decides to stand up for herself and get justice. What begins as a basic revenge tale leads to a revolution against oppression from and corruption in law enforcement, government and society.

The book suffered from an inconsistent publishing schedule. Issues 1 to 5 hit shelves between 2010 and 2011. The next five issue took about 4 years to see release. In 2018, the new five issue mini (basically issues 11 to 15) came out on a monthy schedule. Join Andrew and Sammy as they dissect Scarlet on an ALL NEW Back Issue Bloodbath.

A special thanks to Penguin Random House Canada for providing a copies of Scarlet Book One and Scarlet Book Two in trade paperback, available now. Pick up yours today.

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]]>Back Issue Bloodbath168Scarlet by Bendis and Maleevyes27:4241019Grant Morrison's New X-Menhttps://geekhardshow.com/2019/01/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-167-grant-morrisons-new-x-men/
https://geekhardshow.com/2019/01/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-167-grant-morrisons-new-x-men/#respondWed, 09 Jan 2019 17:58:18 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=40086Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. It’s no secret that Andrew and Sammy are big fans […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/01/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-167-grant-morrisons-new-x-men/feed/0This Week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy do a deep dive on Grant Morrison's New X-Men run.
Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

It’s no secret that Andrew and Sammy are big fans of Grant Morrison. A number of his comics have been covered on Back Issue Bloodbath over the years. But of all the titles he’s worked on, his run on New X-Men stands out as one of his best.

Spanning over 40 issues and 4 years, Grant Morrison redefined the children of the atom with his New X-Men run. He introduced Casandra Nova, a new villain that nearly defeated Xavier and his students. He kicked off the Scott and Emma relationship with a mental affair. A new wrinkle to Wolverine’s origin was introduced. As a whole, the run was quite eventful. It was also seen as controversial by some fans.

Fans took umbrage over new character Xorn. They also did not like Magneto’s role in the story. Grant’s storytelling was too “meta” for some fans. They couldn’t see his statements about toxic fandom and the cyclical nature of comics for what they were.

This week on Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy dive in to Grant’s Run on New X-Men and break it down arc by arc. Listen to find out more about what went on behind the scenes as well as on the page.

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]]>Back Issue Bloodbath167Grant Morrison's New X-Menyes39:2340086Harley's Little Black Bookhttps://geekhardshow.com/2019/01/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-166-harleys-little-black-book/
https://geekhardshow.com/2019/01/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-166-harleys-little-black-book/#respondWed, 02 Jan 2019 17:58:14 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=40083Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. It’s hard to argue that the Harley Quinn has become […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2019/01/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-166-harleys-little-black-book/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy give their review of Harley's Little Black Book by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti.
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It’s hard to argue that the Harley Quinn has become one of the most popular DC Characters around. Over the past 5 years, she’s had a meteoric rise from Joker’s sidekick to a top selling solo anti-hero. This is no small part due to the work of Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. This dynamic duo’s work throughout both The New 52 and Rebirth has made Harley the hero she is today. In fact, their run was so popular, it sparked a team up comic spinoff: Harley’s Little Black Book!

This six issue bi-mothly series featured Harley Quinn teaming up with the biggest heroes DC had to offer. Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern were all featured. There’s even an issue with Zatana. Lobo also shows up for some reason. The book also featured a number of great artists including Neal Adams, Joseph Michael Linsner, Billy Tucci and more!

Take a listen as Andrew and Sammy give their review of Harley’s Little Black Book. Sammy’s not known to like zany characters, so this should be interesting.

A special thanks to Penguin Random House Canada for providing a copy of Harley’s Little Black Book in trade paperback, available now. Pick up yours today.

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]]>Back Issue Bloodbath166Harley's Little Black Bookyes20:4240083The Best Comics of 2018https://geekhardshow.com/2018/12/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-165-the-best-comics-of-2018/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/12/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-165-the-best-comics-of-2018/#respondWed, 26 Dec 2018 17:58:33 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=39773Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. 2018 is almost over. One thing that we can say […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/12/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-165-the-best-comics-of-2018/feed/0On the last Back Issue Bloodbath of 2018, you'll hear Andrew and Sammy's picks for the Best Comics of 2018 in a number of categories. Check it out!Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.
2018 is almost over. One thing that we can say for certain about this year is that is was filled with some amazing comics! But which comics were the best? That’s what we’re here to determine, right now!
Join Andrew and Sammy as they break down their picks for the best comics of 2018. They each pick a winner for a number of categories including:
Best Hero/Protagonist

Best Villain/Antagonist

Best Supporting Character

Best Single Panel of 2018

Best Single Issue Story (in a series)

Best One Shot or Limited Series

and Best Publisher
You’ll also hear Sammy’s picks for best writer, artist and comic of 2018. “How come only Sammy’s picks?” you might be asking. To hear Andrew’s picks, be sure to listen LIVE to the January 4th episode of Geek Hard (streaming at 7PM Eastern on realityradio101.com) as part of the annual Best of Best Show, counting down the best movies, comics and television of the year. We hope you enjoy and agree with our picks. If not, we’d love to hear from you on which comics you think should have won. Leave your picks in the comments below or on the Back Issue Bloodbath Facebook page.
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]]>Back Issue Bloodbath165The Best Comics of 2018yes26:2539773Klaus by Grant Morrison and Dan Morahttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/12/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-164-klaus-by-grant-morrison-and-dan-mora/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/12/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-164-klaus-by-grant-morrison-and-dan-mora/#respondWed, 19 Dec 2018 17:58:35 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=39758Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. Happy Holidays, folks! We’re just a few days away from […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/12/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-164-klaus-by-grant-morrison-and-dan-mora/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, things get festive as Andrew and Sammy review Klaus by Grant Morrison and Dan Mora.Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.
Happy Holidays, folks! We’re just a few days away from Christmas, so it seems like the perfect time to get in the spirit with a Christmas-themed comic. There are some that don’t usually like Holiday-themed comics (Sammy). They find them too touchy-feely and not enough kicky-punchy. For them, we present the perfect comic to fill their needs while still bringing the feels. This also happens to be a comic where Santa is total bad-ass. The comic in question is Klaus from Boom Studios.
Written by Grant-Fuckin-Morrison and drawn by Dan Mora, Klaus is Santa Claus Year One! Released as a miniseries through 2015 and 2016, it tells the origin story of Klaus. Here’s the official Boom Synopsis:
He’s a myth. A legend. He’s loved worldwide by children and adults alike . . . but does anyone truly know the origins of Santa Claus? Set in a dark fantastic past of myth and magic, Klaus tells the origin story of Santa Claus. It’s the tale of one man and his wolf against a totalitarian state and the ancient evil that sustains it.
Find out what Sammy thinks of one of Andrew’s favourite comics starring the world’s most famous toy-maker. It’s the perfect way to pass the time while you wait for Santa land on your roof and come down your chimney.
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]]>Back Issue Bloodbath164Klaus by Grant Morrison and Dan Morayes18:5439758Powers (Who Killed Retro Girl?)https://geekhardshow.com/2018/12/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-163-powers-who-killed-retro-girl/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/12/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-163-powers-who-killed-retro-girl/#respondWed, 12 Dec 2018 17:58:12 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=39755Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. Back in the year 2000, comic creator Brian Michael Bendis […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/12/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-163-powers-who-killed-retro-girl/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, join Andrew and Sammy as they take a look back on Powers: Who Killed Retro Girl? by Bendis and Oeming.Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.
Back in the year 2000, comic creator Brian Michael Bendis was a hot, new player in the world of comics. He had had minor successes in the late nineties with a series of crime-themed tales released through Image comics, such as Torso and Fire. It would still be a short while before he would blow up on the Marvel scene with his runs on Daredevil and Ultimate Spider-Man. At the time, Bendis, along with artist Michael Avon Oeming, was hard at work delivering a ripping comic yarn that mixed crime and superheroes alike. That series was Powers.
Powers was a classic police procedural that focused on crimes involving people with special powers. The first tale was a 6 issue story that set the tone for the series and would continue to haunt Christian Walker, the protagonist of the piece, for a long, long time. Who Killed Retro Girl? was an excellent “Whodunnit” that also set up the entire Powers universe. This week on Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look back on this now classic story. This is the first time Sammy has read Powers. For Andrew, this is one of many re-reads of the book. Find out what each thinks of this Bendis comic that’s is in print once again through the Jinxworld imprint.
A special thanks to Penguin Random House Canada for providing a copy of Powers: Book One, available now. Pick up yours today.
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]]>Back Issue Bloodbath163Powers (Who Killed Retro Girl?)yes19:3639755The Works of Roger Sternhttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/12/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-162-the-works-of-roger-stern/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/12/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-162-the-works-of-roger-stern/#respondWed, 05 Dec 2018 17:58:44 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=39642Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. This week, we bring you another episode recorded ON THE […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/12/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-162-the-works-of-roger-stern/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy look back on the many works of Roger Stern!Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.
This week, we bring you another episode recorded ON THE ROAD. Andrew and Sammy were guests at the Whitby Comic Arts Festival (#WhitCAF) on Saturday, November 17th, at the Whitby Public Library. Surrounded by some amazing indie comic creators as well as a plethora of comic fans, it seemed like the perfect place to record a creator spotlight episode. This time around, they look at the works of the one and only Roger Stern.
Not too many creators can boast being a driving creative force for both Spider-Man and Superman. Roger Stern has that honor. Writing some of the most famous and beloved stories starring Peter Parker, like Nothing Can Stop The Juggernaut and The Kid Who Collected Spider-Man, Stern defined Spidey in the 1980s. Then in the 90s, he moved over to the Distinguished Competition and wrote iconic tales for The Man of Tomorrow. He even had a hand in killing the guy!
For some creators, that would be enough to hang your hat on. But Stern also had memorable runs on Captain America and The Avengers to boot. He’s also had some amazing collaborations with the likes of John Byrne and Kurt Busiek. A legend of the comic industry, Roger Stern’s contributions to the medium are still loved and respected by fans to this day. Join Andrew and Sammy as they look back on the works of Roger Stern.
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]]>Back Issue Bloodbath162The Works of Roger Sternyes21:3639642Days of Future Pasthttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/11/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-161-days-of-future-past/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/11/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-161-days-of-future-past/#commentsWed, 28 Nov 2018 17:58:27 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=39638Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. This week on a special episode of Bloodbath, Andrew and […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/11/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-161-days-of-future-past/feed/1This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look back on one of the greatest X-Men Stories of ALL TIME: #DaysOfFuturePast.Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.
This week on a special episode of Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look back on one of the greatest X-Men comics of all time: Days of Future Past. The swan song of Chris Claremont and John Byrne’s legendary run on Uncanny X-Men, this story further cemented the duo’s legacy. It also set up a number of characters and plots within the world of Xavier’s merry mutants for decades. The effects of Days of Future Past are felt in the writing of the X-Men to this very day. And it’s only two issues in length.
Join Andrew and Sammy as they dissect this beloved story and break down it’s lasting esteem within the heart of fans. Recorded on the road, the guys put this episode together in the heart of the Whitby Comic Arts Festival (WhitCAF), which went down on Saturday, November 17th at the Whitby Public Library. A special thanks to the WhitCAF staff for having us.
Also, to make this episode extra special, Andrew reads a message from the one and only Joe Quesada. Two weeks ago, we released an episode celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Marvel Knights Imprint. Joe Q was kind enough to give that episode a listen and provide his commentary on it. Be sure to listen to the end of the episode to hear him clarify a few things.
It’s all waiting for you on our Days of Future Past episode of Back Issue Bloodbath!
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]]>Back Issue Bloodbath161Days of Future Pastyes23:5639638Continuity vs. Historyhttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/11/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-160-continuity-vs-history/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/11/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-160-continuity-vs-history/#respondWed, 21 Nov 2018 17:58:20 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=39480Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. Continuity the unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/11/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-160-continuity-vs-history/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy talk about the difference between Continuity and History.Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

Continuity

* the unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time.
* the maintenance of continuous action and self-consistent detail in the various scenes of a story.

History

* the study of past events, particularly in human affairs.
* the whole series of past events connected with someone or something.

This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, we take a look at Continuity and History. The word “continuity” has been used many times on our show. Half those times, “history” would be better suited. History is a period of time that cannot be changed. Continuity is a living organism in the world of comics that can change over time.
At times, it’s used to present a new facet of a character, opening them to a different world of stories. Iceman recently experienced this by embracing his homosexuality. Other times, it’s sloppily changed and the new information does not fit within the character’s story. Gwen Stacy having an affair with Norman Osborn is a prime example. Good or bad, continuity is not an exact science.
Take a listen as Andrew and Sammy dissect the battle of Continuity vs. History. There’s no clear winner as the fight rages on! Take a listen and enjoy. You just might learn something.
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]]>Back Issue Bloodbath160Continuity vs. Historyyes23:5339480A Marvel Knights Retrospective!https://geekhardshow.com/2018/11/back-issue-bloodbath-159-a-marvel-knights-retrospective/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/11/back-issue-bloodbath-159-a-marvel-knights-retrospective/#respondWed, 14 Nov 2018 17:58:59 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=39404Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. 20 years ago, in the fall of 1998, Marvel Knights […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/11/back-issue-bloodbath-159-a-marvel-knights-retrospective/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Marvel Knights!Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.
20 years ago, in the fall of 1998, Marvel Knights was born. An imprint at Marvel headed up by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti, the focus was to take lesser characters and give them a new, unique style. Whether it was giving Daredevil a high profile writer in Kevin Smith, or giving the Punisher a new supernatural spin, they took a lot of risks. Some of those risks paid off and brought new audiences to the House of Ideas. Daredevil, Black Panther, Black Widow, The Inhumans, Marvel Boy and The Sentry all had success under the Marvel Knights Banner. The Punisher would eventually be a hit as well thanks to Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. Overall, it’s an imprint that fans remember with fondness.
Join us as Andrew and Sammy take look back on the first 3 years of Marvel Knights, going over the hits and misses. They also explain how the brand went on to change some customs not just at Marvel, but in the industry in general, and how this all lead to Joe Q moving up the editorial ladder right the EIC chair. It’s a fun walk down memory lane as we remember some of our favourite MK books. Take a listen and enjoy.
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]]>Back Issue Bloodbath159A Marvel Knights Retrospective!yes31:4239404Hey Kids! Comics! by Howard Chaykinhttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/11/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-158-hey-kids-comics-by-howard-chaykin/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/11/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-158-hey-kids-comics-by-howard-chaykin/#respondWed, 07 Nov 2018 17:58:22 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=39401Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. This week on Bloodbath, we take a look at an […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/11/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-158-hey-kids-comics-by-howard-chaykin/feed/0This week's Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy give their review of the first 3 issues of Hey Kids! Comics! by Howard Chaykin.Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.
This week on Bloodbath, we take a look at an Image Title that gives a behind-the-scenes look into the world of comics. Hey Kids! Comics! is written and drawn by Howard Chaykin and is his self-described love letter to the funny book business. Following three fictitious characters through the 40s, 50s, 60s and even the early 2000s, the series gives a glimpse into what it was like to be a creator in the industry. Chaykin’s take on the politics and business practices of the time are spot on and the characters who are stand-ins and amalgams of famous creators from the past are interesting and intriguing.
Take a listen as Andrew and Sammy review the first three issues of Hey Kids! Comics! Find out what they think of the series and hear their thoughts on who each of the characters represent. As comic fans, the guys always like a look into “how the sausage gets made”. You’ll also hear an excerpt from an interview that took place on Geek Hard earlier this year where Chaykin talked about the series and set the record straight that this is not a “poison pen letter” comic. It’s all coming your way on a brand new Back Issue Bloodbath.
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]]>Back Issue Bloodbath158Hey Kids! Comics! by Howard Chaykinyes21:3839401The Silencer by Dan Abnett and John Romita Jr.https://geekhardshow.com/2018/10/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-157-the-silencer-by-dan-abnett-and-john-romita-jr/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/10/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-157-the-silencer-by-dan-abnett-and-john-romita-jr/#respondWed, 31 Oct 2018 16:58:23 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=39398Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. This week on Bloodbath, we take a look at The […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/10/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-157-the-silencer-by-dan-abnett-and-john-romita-jr/feed/0On this week's Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look at The Silencer from DC Comics.Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.
This week on Bloodbath, we take a look at The Silencer, one of the series that’s part of DC’s New Age of Heroes imprint. Written by Dan Abnett and featuring artwork from John Romita Jr., Viktor Bogdonovic and Patch Zircher, Silencer takes place in the criminal underground of the DC Universe. It’s a highly confusing world of double crosses and lots of blood. Check out DC’s take on the book:
She’s one of the DC Universe’s deadliest assassins… and you’ve never heard of her. Super-strong, highly trained, armed with devastating and stealthy meta-human abilities, the Silencer is virtually invincible. Or at least she was. After decades as Leviathan’s chief assassin, Honor Guest put in her time and managed to get out with her skin intact. Now she lives a normal life with a normal family in a normal house on a normal street. But the past has come back to haunt her in the form of her old employer and a deadly new mission… and Talia Al Ghul won’t take no for an answer.
Take a listen to find out what Andrew and Sammy think of this new series.
A special thanks to Penguin Random House Canada for providing a copy of The Silencer Vol. 1: Code of Honor, available now. Pick up yours today.
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]]>Back Issue Bloodbath157The Silencer by Dan Abnett and John Romita Jr.yes24:4039398Cringe-Worthy Comicshttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/10/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-156-cringe-worthy-comics/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/10/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-156-cringe-worthy-comics/#commentsWed, 24 Oct 2018 16:58:38 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=39057Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. You ever read a comic and immediately think, “What the […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/10/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-156-cringe-worthy-comics/feed/2This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy give their picks for the most Cringe-Worthy moments and issues of the modern era!Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.
You ever read a comic and immediately think, “What the hell were they thinking? Why didn’t an editor stop this from going through?” You ever go back to an older story and think that? Did it make you uneasy that this idea or story ever made it to print? This episode of Back Issue Bloodbath is for you! Join us as we relive some of the most cringe-worthy moments in comics. From the whole “Did Carol Danvers give birth to her own rapist?” fiasco of the early 80s to major missteps with Starfire during the New 52, there are plenty of moments that have made us cringe over the years. Some for obvious reasons. Others, you have to really think about it.
Take a listen as Andrew and Sammy each share 5 cringe-worthy comic stories or moments from the long and recent past. Think you can guess which moments made our list? You’ll find out soon enough. There’s even a mention of the almost forgotten Marvel Swimsuit Specials from the early nineties. Try not to cringe too much as you listen to this episode. We hope you don’t get as many flashbacks to bad stories and poor decisions as we did putting it together. (Sometimes, reading comics is hard.) Enjoy?
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]]>Back Issue Bloodbath156Cringe-Worthy Comicsyes23:3239057The Works of Tim Salehttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/10/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-155-the-works-of-tim-sale/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/10/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-155-the-works-of-tim-sale/#respondWed, 17 Oct 2018 16:58:04 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=39052Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. This week, in our creator spotlight, we take a look […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/10/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-155-the-works-of-tim-sale/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy look back on the works of Tim Sale from Batman: The Long Halloween to Spider-Man Blue to Heroes too!Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.
This week, in our creator spotlight, we take a look at the comic contributions of Tim Sale! An amazing artist who’s known for some iconic stories, Tim’s body of work in the comics industry is small in quantity. But he makes up for that in quality, having worked on all the big characters in mainstream comics. From Batman to Superman to Spider-Man to Captain America, Sale’s work with writer Jeph Loeb is legendary. It’s also worth noting that a decade ago, his work broke into the mainstream in a big way as it was featured on the Heroes television series. It’s safe to say that Tim has made a lasting impact in comics over the past few decades.
Take a listen as Andrew and Sammy talk about the memorable artwork of Tim Sale. We also end up talking about colour which is ironic as Tim is colour blind. The irony continues as some of his most famous works have colours in their name – Daredevil: Yellow, Spider-Man: Blue, Hulk: Gray….etc. (I don’t think Sammy knew about Tim’s condition at the start of the episode ’cause he sure goes on about colour for awhile.) It’s all coming you way on the latest installment of your favourite comic book podcast, Back Issue Bloodbath! Enjoy.
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]]>Back Issue Bloodbath155The Works of Tim Saleyes20:1139052Analog by Gerry Dugganhttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/10/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-154-analog-by-gerry-duggan/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/10/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-154-analog-by-gerry-duggan/#respondWed, 10 Oct 2018 16:58:51 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=39049Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. This week on Bloodbath, we focus on Analog, the 2018 […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/10/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-154-analog-by-gerry-duggan/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look at the first story arc of Analog, an Image comic written by Gerry Duggan.Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.
This week on Bloodbath, we focus on Analog, the 2018 Image comic series from Gerry Duggan and David O’Sullivan. I could explain it to you but I would never do the Image Comics synopsis justice. So here it is:
Five years from now: the security of the internet has been totally destroyed. Secrets are no longer sent over the web, they’re entrusted to armed couriers called ‘Ledger Men,’ like human punching-bag Jack McGinnis. He’s got a gun in one hand and a briefcase handcuffed to the other. Danger lurks around every corner, and Jack has to watch his back-because he had a part in the cyber attack that changed the world. Get in on the ground floor of this new ongoing series and thrill as we slam Jack’s fist into the faces of spies, mercs, fascists, and eventually less punchable adversaries like a very grumpy artificial intelligence.
Take a listen as Andrew and Sammy give their thoughts on the first story arc of this noir tale set in the not-too-distant future. Is this one of the best new comics of the year? Maybe. You’ll have to give the episode a listen to find out. (We’re making you work for it.)
Have an idea for a certain topic we should cover? Have an indie comic book you’d like us to review? Send us an email at geekhardshow@gmail.com with “Back Issue Bloodbath” in the subject line. We’d love to hear from you. And be sure to join our Facebook page for exclusive content. Support us on Patreon.
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]]>Back Issue Bloodbath154Analog by Gerry Dugganyes23:3039049The "TROUBLE" Experimenthttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/10/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-153-the-trouble-experiment/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/10/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-153-the-trouble-experiment/#respondWed, 03 Oct 2018 16:58:21 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=39046Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and a special guest as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. Is a story bad because it’s truly bad or […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/10/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-153-the-trouble-experiment/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and special guest Dearbhla Trainor dissect Mark Millar's Trouble to figure out if its as bad as folks say it is.Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and a special guest as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.
Is a story bad because it’s truly bad or because we know how it effects a certain character’s continuity? That’s the experiment for this week’s episode of Back Issue Bloodbath as Andrew invites podcaster Dearbhla Trainor to join him for this episode. Dearbhla had never read a comic book before this experiment. Andrew gave her a comic story that was universally reviled by comics fans from all over to see if it’s as bad we all think it is. The story in question is 2003’s Trouble.
Written by Mark Millar with art by Terry and Rachel Dodson, Trouble was the brainchild of former Marvel president Bill Jemas. It was Bill’s idea to introduce a new wrinkle in the origin story of Peter Parker by showing just how his Uncle Ben and Aunt May first met. It was also meant to reintroduce romance comics, a staple of business during the Silver Age, to the direct market. The book flopped hard. Listen as Andrew interviews Dearbhla and gets an unbiased opinion on the merits of Trouble.
Will she hate it just as much as Spider-Man fans did? Or will she enjoy it for the youthful tale of love and sex that it is? Take a listen as we get into Trouble!
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]]>Back Issue Bloodbath153The "TROUBLE" Experimentyes30:5839046Captain Coldhttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/09/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-152-captain-cold/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/09/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-152-captain-cold/#respondWed, 26 Sep 2018 16:58:36 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=39043Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. This week, we do things a little differently. Instead of […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/09/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-152-captain-cold/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy pay tribute to one of the most interesting villains in the DCU, Captain Cold!Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.
This week, we do things a little differently. Instead of dissecting a comic story or famous creator, we’re going to look at a specific character through various eras and retcons. We’ve only done this twice before on the show: way back in episode 23 with Daredevil and then again in episode 50 with Luke Cage. It’s been awhile, that’s for sure. Both of these episodes were even before Sammy officially joined the show! We were due for an episode like this for quite some time. Without further ado, this week’s episode is about the one and only Captain Cold!
Probably the most famous of the Flash’s rogues, Captain Cold was created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino back in the Silver Age as a criminal who specialized in slowing the speedster down with his cold ray. His early stories were quite goofy as they relied on mirages and a lack of understanding on how mirages actually worked. As time went on, Cold would become an uneasy ally of Wally West and even a straight up hero/bounty hunter. Eventually, Geoff Johns would get his hands on him and make him into a credible bad-ass super villain. But there would be many bumps in the road to get there. Take a listen as Sammy and Andrew peel back the layers of this complex character from DC Comics.
A special thanks to Penguin Random House Canada for providing a copy of Flash Rogues: Captain Cold, available now. Pick up yours today.
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]]>Back Issue Bloodbath152Captain Coldyes19:2639043Things We'd like to Retcon Out of Existence!https://geekhardshow.com/2018/09/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-151-things-wed-like-to-retcon-out-of-existence/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/09/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-151-things-wed-like-to-retcon-out-of-existence/#commentsWed, 19 Sep 2018 16:58:31 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=38917Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. What if you had the power to wipe a certain […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/09/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-151-things-wed-like-to-retcon-out-of-existence/feed/1This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy tell us what they would do if they had the power to retcon certain comic stories out of existence!This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy tell us what they would do if they had the power to retcon certain comic stories out of existence!Back Issue Bloodbath151Things We'd like to Retcon Out of Existence!yes38:4138917The Works of Andy Kuberthttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/09/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-150-the-works-of-andy-kubert/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/09/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-150-the-works-of-andy-kubert/#respondWed, 12 Sep 2018 16:58:30 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=38914Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. It’s time for another creator spotlight as this week, we […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/09/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-150-the-works-of-andy-kubert/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy celebrate the comic art of Andy Kubert!This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy celebrate the comic art of Andy Kubert!Back Issue Bloodbath150The Works of Andy Kubertyes24:0738914Typhoid Maryhttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/09/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-149-typhoid-mary/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/09/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-149-typhoid-mary/#commentsWed, 05 Sep 2018 16:58:06 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=38909Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. This Friday, Marvel’s Iron Fist Season 2 drops on Netflix. […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/09/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-149-typhoid-mary/feed/1This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy talk about the first apearance of Typhoid Mary just in time for the release of Iron Fist Season 2!This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy talk about the first apearance of Typhoid Mary just in time for the release of Iron Fist Season 2!Back Issue Bloodbath149Typhoid Maryyes28:2938909The Man of Steel by Brian Michael Bendishttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/08/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-148-the-man-of-steel-by-brian-michael-bendis/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/08/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-148-the-man-of-steel-by-brian-michael-bendis/#respondWed, 29 Aug 2018 16:58:02 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=38820Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. Brian Michael Bendis is writing Superman! Unless you’ve living under […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/08/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-148-the-man-of-steel-by-brian-michael-bendis/feed/0Take a listen to the latest Back Issue Bloodbath to hear Andrew and Sammy's thoughts on Brian Michael Bendis' take on The Man of Steel.Take a listen to the latest Back Issue Bloodbath to hear Andrew and Sammy's thoughts on Brian Michael Bendis' take on The Man of Steel.Back Issue Bloodbath148The Man of Steel by Brian Michael Bendisyes26:5938820Marvel Two-In-One by Chip Zdarsky and Friendshttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/08/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-147-marvel-two-in-one-by-chip-zdarsky-and-friends/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/08/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-147-marvel-two-in-one-by-chip-zdarsky-and-friends/#respondWed, 22 Aug 2018 16:58:06 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=38817Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. This week on Bloodbath, we get caught up in the […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/08/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-147-marvel-two-in-one-by-chip-zdarsky-and-friends/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy give their thoughts on the current Marvel Two-In-One series from Chip Zdarksy and Friends!This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy give their thoughts on the current Marvel Two-In-One series from Chip Zdarksy and Friends!Back Issue Bloodbath147Marvel Two-In-One by Chip Zdarsky and Friendsyes23:0838817Comics and Social Mediahttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/08/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-146-comics-and-social-media/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/08/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-146-comics-and-social-media/#respondWed, 15 Aug 2018 16:58:49 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=38686Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. On this week’s Bloodbath, we take a look at social […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/08/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-146-comics-and-social-media/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy discuss the effects of social media on the comics medium for fans and creators.This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy discuss the effects of social media on the comics medium for fans and creators.Back Issue Bloodbath146Comics and Social Mediayes26:4738686The Works of Chuck Dixonhttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/08/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-145-the-works-of-chuck-dixon/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/08/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-145-the-works-of-chuck-dixon/#respondWed, 08 Aug 2018 16:58:05 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=38683Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. It’s that time of the month again. Yes, it’s time […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/08/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-145-the-works-of-chuck-dixon/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look at the many great works of Chuck Dixon in our creator spotlight.This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look at the many great works of Chuck Dixon in our creator spotlight.Back Issue Bloodbath145The Works of Chuck Dixonyes23:2938683Ex Machinahttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/08/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-144-ex-machina/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/08/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-144-ex-machina/#respondWed, 01 Aug 2018 16:58:52 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=38665Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. Hey friends, you know what’s harder than being a superhero […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/08/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-144-ex-machina/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy look back on the hit Vertigo series, Ex Machina by Brian K. Vaughan and Tony Harris.This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy look back on the hit Vertigo series, Ex Machina by Brian K. Vaughan and Tony Harris.Back Issue Bloodbath144Ex Machinayes24:4438665Better Good or Bad?https://geekhardshow.com/2018/07/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-143-better-good-or-bad/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/07/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-143-better-good-or-bad/#respondWed, 25 Jul 2018 16:58:23 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=38513Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. In the comic universes of Marvel and DC, there are […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/07/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-143-better-good-or-bad/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look at 10 comic characters and decide if they're better as a good guy or a bad guy.This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look at 10 comic characters and decide if they're better as a good guy or a bad guy.Back Issue Bloodbath143Better Good or Bad?yes38:2338513The Works of Amanda Connerhttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/07/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-142-the-works-of-amanda-conner/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/07/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-142-the-works-of-amanda-conner/#respondWed, 18 Jul 2018 16:58:03 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=38510Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. It’s time for another Creator Spotlight! This week, we’re looking […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/07/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-142-the-works-of-amanda-conner/feed/0It's another creator spotlight this week on Back Issue Bloodbath as Andrew and Sammy look at the works of Amanda Conner!It's another creator spotlight this week on Back Issue Bloodbath as Andrew and Sammy look at the works of Amanda Conner!Back Issue Bloodbath142The Works of Amanda Conneryes22:3338510Domino by Simone and Baldeonhttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/07/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-141-domino-by-simone-and-baldeon/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/07/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-141-domino-by-simone-and-baldeon/#respondWed, 11 Jul 2018 16:58:25 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=38506Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. This week on Bloodbath, we take a look at a […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/07/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-141-domino-by-simone-and-baldeon/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look at the new Domino Series, written by Gail Simone and drawn by David Baldeon. Luck Bastards!This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look at the new Domino Series, written by Gail Simone and drawn by David Baldeon. Luck Bastards!Back Issue Bloodbath141Domino by Simone and Baldeonyes23:3838506Parker adapted by Darwyn Cookehttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/07/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-140-parker-adapted-by-darwyn-cooke/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/07/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-140-parker-adapted-by-darwyn-cooke/#respondWed, 04 Jul 2018 16:58:25 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=38503Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. This week on Bloodbath, we take a look back on […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/07/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-140-parker-adapted-by-darwyn-cooke/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy look back on the Parker graphic novels adapted by Darwyn Cooke! Take a Listen!This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy look back on the Parker graphic novels adapted by Darwyn Cooke! Take a Listen!Back Issue Bloodbath140Parker adapted by Darwyn Cookeyes26:5038503Have the Marvel Movies helped Marvel Comics?https://geekhardshow.com/2018/06/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-139-have-the-marvel-movies-helped-marvel-comics/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/06/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-139-have-the-marvel-movies-helped-marvel-comics/#commentsWed, 27 Jun 2018 16:58:21 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=38327Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. The Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s a place of wonders that […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/06/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-139-have-the-marvel-movies-helped-marvel-comics/feed/1This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy examine whether or not the Marvel Movies have helped Marvel Comics.This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy examine whether or not the Marvel Movies have helped Marvel Comics.Back Issue Bloodbath139Have the Marvel Movies helped Marvel Comics?yes27:2938327Spotlight on Karen Bergerhttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/06/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-138-spotlight-on-karen-berger/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/06/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-138-spotlight-on-karen-berger/#respondWed, 20 Jun 2018 16:58:16 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=38324Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, it’s another creator spotlight. […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/06/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-138-spotlight-on-karen-berger/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, it's another creator spotlight as Andrew and Sammy look at the career of editor Karen Berger.This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, it's another creator spotlight as Andrew and Sammy look at the career of editor Karen Berger.Back Issue Bloodbath138Spotlight on Karen Bergeryes19:5238324The Gravedigger's Unionhttps://geekhardshow.com/2018/06/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-137-the-gravediggers-union/
https://geekhardshow.com/2018/06/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-137-the-gravediggers-union/#respondWed, 13 Jun 2018 16:58:22 +0000http://geekhardshow.com/?p=38320Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics. Welcome to a world where the supernatural has gone crazy […]

]]>https://geekhardshow.com/2018/06/back-issue-bloodbath-episode-137-the-gravediggers-union/feed/0This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy dig into the first six issues of The Gravediggers Union from Image Comics.This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy dig into the first six issues of The Gravediggers Union from Image Comics.Back Issue Bloodbath137The Gravedigger's Unionyes20:4938320